Georgia Proclamation on Constitutional Amendment by General Assembly
The Georgia General Assembly proposes amendments to Article 6 to elect judges of the Superior Court and Solicitor General by statewide vote. The measure sets term rules, vacancy procedures, publication and voter ratification steps, and directs governor to publish notices in newspapers for two months prior to the next general election. The document authorizes submission to voters and repeals conflicting laws from 1897.
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General Assembly
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Foreing
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William
de Keane
Rend Amegene
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Aly Sea
Spain and United States reach agreement on protocol
The Madrid government accepts the protocol and sends authority to M Cambon to sign. Spain seeks to safeguard sovereignty over the Philippines while offering reforms. It calls for orderly evacuations from Cuba and Porto Rico with guarantees against harm to Spanish and foreign interests. The note hints at future commerce talks and troop movements as the war ends. General Shafter reports additional U S troops leaving Cuba, with units bound for various posts as operations wind down.
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M. Cambon
Washington
McKinley
Eee
France
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Eas
United States
America
Fragmentary Read: Health Claims and a Stamp Scheme
A garbled note questions common beliefs about disease causes and hints at a constitutional association tied to a penny stamp scheme. Readable text mentions belief in illness origins and dubious affiliation with Begiaime, but specifics are unclear.
Corbett and Motoy Prep for Bout Despite Protests
Hawthorne Athletic Club manager and secretary Charles Wil explains continued preparations for the Corbett McOdy contest. He asserts no laws are violated and notes the matter has been argued in court with lawyers not foreseeing harm or warrants to oppose the event.
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Corbett
Motoy “Wit
Berrie
Charles Aa Wil. Acd
Hawtthorne Athletic Club
Regardmiestermeren F
New Roan Sud
Wilson
Navy Ad Interim Promotions Honor Many Heroes
The Navy Department announces ad interim promotions in the North Atlantic Fleet for eminent conduct in battle. Commodore Sampson and Commodore Schley gain ranks and rear admiral appointments effective Aug 10, 1898, with others advancing in order after named predecessors. Several minor promotions follow in a broad roster.
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Navy Department
North Atlmtic
Senate
William T. Sampson
John A. Howell
Winfield
Schley
Will. Cay
John Ww
Lor
Advan
Sanaey
Captan
John J. Read
Francis A. Cook
Capta Yates Sterlin
Charles ‘Be. Clark
Cy Fain Williams
Wise
French F. Chadwick
Charles D. Sigabee
Mond P. Rodgers
Reagan Favors Expansion and Annexation
Chicago Aug 12 The former U S senator John H Reagan declares support for annexation of Porto Rico and the Philippines and the retention of the Philippine islands He argues expansion will extend constitutional government and strengthen the republic, while maintaining control of new lands for future progress.
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Porto Rico
Philippines
Chicago
Philippine Islands
John H., Reagan
United States
Monument to Bagley Association Advances
Ravzian August 18 One Worth Bagley Monument association operates here with Mayor Willian M Reese as president T B Eldridge secretary and Dr D I Everett treasurer The monument fund exceeds $2000 in subscriptions of $1 each The group plans the monument for a square memorial site Tragedy Near Birmingham Aug 12 William Conghlan fatally wounded at W Onhoon Wreck Kills Nine People Gxxon Aug 12 collision yesterday between passenger and freight trains near Punts Dechno nine killed and four injured
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Ale
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W. Onhoon
Bockkenper
Gxxon
Punts Dechno
Cambon Gets Full Powers In War Peace Talks
Mckinley predicts no delay in executing the agreement and says prompt restoration of peace is certain as Cambon receives authorization to sign the protocol. Madrid has not yet sent the formal approval, cabinet members await the signed document for action. The armistice and terms involve Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as key issues.
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Wasarmaron
Madrid
M. Cambou
Joes
White House
Ambas- Longe Cambon
Une Bey
Deas
Wilackin
Tenes MM. Cambon
Ba Syeds
Cuba
Rico
Idlands
Officer Hawley shoots wife mother and others in crisis
New York Aug 123 Policeman Henry C Hawley of the Tenderloin Station in a drunken fit shoots his wife his mother Mary Hawley his son and his sister then shoots himself He is taken to Bellevue Hospital The others were moved to New York Belt where General McKee at Knoxville was noted Knoxville Aug 12 Brig General McKee inspects a camp site for troops Second division first to be removed here at once from irae var by sev Man and Wife Burned Chicago Aug 12 Mr and Mrs Charles Belier aged German couple were suspected of setting their house on fire Neighbors think the fire was started Actress Dies In London Los Ang Aug 12 Mrs Terris wife of Willis Terriss the actor who was stabbed and killed by a man named Prince on Dec Mi last died today of cancer Drop In Spanth Fours London Aug 12 Spanish shares fell on opening and closed lower from yesterday’s level in Paris Spanish ds opened at 45.50 yesterday’s close was amt Tig
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New York
Henry C. Hawley
Tenderloin
Mary Hawley
Ani
Bellevue Hospital
New York Belt
McKee
Knoxville
London
Lospex
Terris
Willis Terriss
Prince
Merriam Issues An Order For Next Manila Expedition
General Merriam issues a transport plan listing 1620 troops from Eighteenth and Twenty third infantry Second Oregon and First Colorado and First Nebraska recruits bound for Manila on the Arizona with Scandia to follow. He also allows sending six trained horses aboard the Arizona and Scandia to Manila. Two Missionaries Killed In Yokohama Harbor a launch collision with a junk near Yokohama injures Miss Simmons and Miss Allen who die from blunt impact injuries and lacerations shortly after the accident.
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Merriam
Manila
Arizona
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Ameka
Rave Society
Scandia
Yokohagan
Victoria
B. C
Orient
Yokohama Harbor
Miss Simmons
Miss Allen
Pacific
Big Four gains control of Menon route deal
New York reports a controlling interest in the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad known as the Menon has been acquired by the Big Four. Negotiations point toward a transfer of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line, with final perfection not yet certain. The Big Four is expected to absorb the Menon and Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton routes into an enlarged system. Meanwhile in California, Interior officials push to protect grazing lands from trespassing sheep with troop detachments. A Sacramento area report notes hot weather and western rail and court actions, including Parcell envelope contract case proceeding in Washtington district court with Judge Cole denying an injunction balloon.
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Zevely
California
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